Your listing isn’t the only way your partnership with Choose Chicago can help connect you with the audiences you want to reach. Partner with us to get exclusive access to these marketing opportunities and more.
Events
With educational and networking events scheduled throughout the year, Choose Chicago is committed to offering its partners unique and relevant opportunities to help grow their businesses, gain a deeper understanding of the visitor industry, and connect with like-minded organizations and professionals.
Collateral placement
Our Brochure Distribution Program provides exclusive opportunities to promote partner offerings, reaching close to 3 million annual visitors to McCormick Place. For more information, contact our Partnerships team.
Special offers
Create special consumer offers that appear in the “Deals” section and on your profile listing at choosechicago.com. Partners can manage their offers and make changes at any time via the Partner Extranet.
Print and digital advertising
Our custom advertising program offers a wide range of print and digital platforms designed to meet any budget.
For more information, contact Miles Partnership (representing Choose Chicago) at: chicagosales@milespartnership.com.
Official Chicago Visitors Guide
Circulation: 300,000
Frequency: Annual
Distribution: Direct mail in regional publication polybag programs; direct request through choosechicago.com; in-market at high-traffic locations, including Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport; and distribution at Chicago Cultural Center, McCormick Place, Navy Pier, Millennium Park. and the Macy’s Visitor Information Center.
For more information, contact Miles Partnership (representing Choose Chicago): chicagosales@milespartnership.com.
Meeting Professionals Guide
Circulation: 3,000
Frequency: Annual
Distribution: Direct mail to top meeting and event planners, the exclusive piece used by Choose Chicago’s Convention Sales and Services teams, direct request through choosechicago.com, and industry trade shows.
For more information, contact Miles Partnership (representing Choose Chicago): chicagosales@milespartnership.com.
Travel Professionals Guide
Circulation: 20,000
Frequency: Every two years
Distribution: Choose Chicago’s exclusive travel trade database, domestic and international trade shows and sales missions, via direct request through choosechicago.com.
For more information, contact Miles Partnership (representing Choose Chicago): chicagosales@milespartnership.com.
Strategic marketing programs
Choose Chicago works aggressively to promote the city’s neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and sporting events through strategic marketing programs. By coordinating citywide events such as Chicago Restaurant Week, Chicago Theatre Week, and Chicago Friday Night Flights, and creating compelling multimedia content on choosechicago.com, we are constantly adapting to the expectations of Chicago visitors while promoting our partner organizations.
Advocacy initiatives
The Chicago visitor industry currently represents 150 jobs, over $15 billion in direct spending, and $955 million in tax revenue. Choose Chicago’s Public Policy Department, with its coalition of first responders, defends the interests of the visitor industry as well as our partner organizations. By joining Choose Chicago, your organization will have an ally that communicates our collective mission, successes, and needs to key civic stakeholders.
